"The scene is memory and is therefore nonrealistic. Memory takes a lot of poetic license. It omits some details; others are exaggerated..." p. 1235
This play really addresses the difference between realistic and nonrealistic conventions. As directly cited in the quote, the play almost always uses nonrealistic conventions because of its memory-based recollection. Tennessee Williams goes into extraordinary detail in describing the settings. This gives the reader a clear understanding of theme and interpretation of meanings. There really is not much up for debate among symbolism. With these descriptions comes the use of nonrealistic conventions in the play. Realism is totally absent in the play because of the way the story is told and even through Williams' stage directions. I thought this was very interesting considering the unique nature in which this play is narrated. I've really never seen these rare and unconventional styles so often outside of this play. I'm interested to see how Williams continues to utilize these tools to develop the story as well as the characters.
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